A proverb is a short, popular saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom. Proverbs are often based on cultural, historical, or traditional knowledge and are passed down through generations. They are concise and memorable, making them easy to remember and share. Proverbs are typically metaphorical or symbolic and use vivid language to convey a deeper meaning or moral lesson. They offer practical advice, observations about life, or insights into human behavior. Proverbs are found in various cultures and languages around the world, and they serve as a form of oral tradition, teaching important values and life lessons.

Here are 200 proverbs for you:

  1. A stitch in time saves nine.
  2. Actions speak louder than words.
  3. All good things must come to an end.
  4. All is fair in love and war.
  5. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
  6. April showers bring May flowers.
  7. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
  8. Better late than never.
  9. Better safe than sorry.
  10. Birds of a feather flock together.
  11. Blood is thicker than water.
  12. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.
  13. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
  14. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
  15. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
  16. Easy come, easy go.
  17. Every cloud has a silver lining.
  18. Fortune favors the bold.
  19. Good things come to those who wait.
  20. Haste makes waste.
  21. Honesty is the best policy.
  22. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
  23. Ignorance is bliss.
  24. It’s never too late to learn.
  25. Laughter is the best medicine.
  26. Look before you leap.
  27. Love conquers all.
  28. Money doesn’t grow on trees.
  29. No pain, no gain.
  30. Out of sight, out of mind.
  31. Patience is a virtue.
  32. Practice makes perfect.
  33. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
  34. The early bird catches the worm.
  35. The grass is always greener on the other side.
  36. The pen is mightier than the sword.
  37. There’s no smoke without fire.
  38. Time heals all wounds.
  39. Two heads are better than one.
  40. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
  41. A leopard cannot change its spots.
  42. A watched pot never boils.
  43. Actions speak louder than words.
  44. All that glitters is not gold.
  45. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
  46. As you sow, so shall you reap.
  47. Beauty is only skin deep.
  48. Better late than never.
  49. Better safe than sorry.
  50. Birds of a feather flock together.
  51. Charity begins at home.
  52. Cleanliness is next to godliness.
  53. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.
  54. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
  55. Don’t cry over spilled milk.
  56. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
  57. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
  58. Every cloud has a silver lining.
  59. Familiarity breeds contempt.
  60. Give credit where credit is due.
  61. Good things come to those who wait.
  62. Haste makes waste.
  63. He who hesitates is lost.
  64. Honesty is the best policy.
  65. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
  66. If the shoe fits, wear it.
  67. If you can’t beat them, join them.
  68. If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
  69. Ignorance is bliss.
  70. It’s a piece of cake.
  71. It’s not over until the fat lady sings.
  72. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
  73. Let bygones be bygones.
  74. Life is a journey, not a destination.
  75. Look before you leap.
  76. Love is blind.
  77. Money can’t buy happiness.
  78. Necessity is the mother of invention.
  79. No pain, no gain.
  80. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
  81. Out of sight, out of mind.
  82. Practice makes perfect.
  83. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
  84. Slow and steady wins the race.
  85. The early bird catches the worm.
  86. The end justifies the means.
  87. The grass is always greener on the other side.
  88. The pen is mightier than the sword.
  89. There’s no smoke without fire.
  90. Time is money.
  91. Two heads are better than one.
  92. When in doubt, do without.
  93. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
  94. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.
  95. You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
  96. You reap what you sow.
  97. A fool and his money are soon parted.
  98. A picture is worth a thousand words.
  99. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
  100. All that glitters is not gold.
  101. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
  102. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it.
  103. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
  104. Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.
  105. Curiosity killed the cat.
  106. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
  107. Every dog has its day.
  108. Fortune favors the brave.
  109. Good things come in small packages.
  110. If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
  111. If the cap fits, wear it.
  112. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.
  113. Knowledge is power.
  114. Life is like a box of chocolates.
  115. Money doesn’t grow on trees.
  116. Never judge a book by its cover.
  117. No man is an island.
  118. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
  119. Old habits die hard.
  120. Practice what you preach.
  121. Silence is golden.
  122. The best things in life are free.
  123. The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
  124. The customer is always right.
  125. The early bird gets the worm.
  126. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
  127. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
  128. There’s no place like home.
  129. To err is human, to forgive divine.
  130. Two wrongs don’t make a right.
  131. What goes around comes around.
  132. When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
  133. You can’t judge a book by its cover.
  134. You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.
  135. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
  136. A watched pot never boils.
  137. An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.
  138. Beauty is only skin deep.
  139. Don’t bite off more than you can chew.
  140. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
  141. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
  142. Every cloud has a silver lining.
  143. Familiarity breeds contempt.
  144. Good things come to those who wait.
  145. Haste makes waste.
  146. He who laughs last, laughs best.
  147. Honesty is the best policy.
  148. If the shoe fits, wear it.
  149. If you can’t beat them, join them.
  150. If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
  151. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
  152. It’s never too late to learn.
  153. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
  154. Let sleeping dogs lie.
  155. Love is blind.
  156. Money can’t buy happiness.
  157. Necessity is the mother of invention.
  158. No pain, no gain.
  159. One man’s loss is another man’s gain.
  160. Out of sight, out of mind.
  161. Practice makes perfect.
  162. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
  163. Slow and steady wins the race.
  164. The early bird catches the worm.
  165. The end justifies the means.
  166. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
  167. There’s no smoke without fire.
  168. Time is money.
  169. Two heads are better than one.
  170. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
  171. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
  172. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
  173. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
  174. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
  175. A leopard can’t change its spots.
  176. A problem shared is a problem halved.
  177. All roads lead to Rome.
  178. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
  179. Better to be alone than in bad company.
  180. Count your blessings.
  181. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
  182. Every dog has its day.
  183. Fortune favors the bold.
  184. If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
  185. If the shoe fits, wear it.
  186. If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
  187. It takes two to tango.
  188. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
  189. Let the cat out of the bag.
  190. Live and let live.
  191. Money can’t buy happiness.
  192. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
  193. Practice makes perfect.
  194. Silence is golden.
  195. The early bird catches the worm.
  196. The grass is always greener on the other side.
  197. There’s no smoke without fire.
  198. Time flies when you’re having fun.
  199. Two heads are better than one.
  200. You reap what you sow.

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